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Jussie Smollett Returns to TV Amid Controversy

8/7/2025

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Jussie Smollett makes a comeback on Fox's competition show, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, premiering September 25. Joining 17 other celebrities like Kody Brown and Jessie James Decker, Smollett's return follows the overturning of his controversial conviction. Fans can also catch him in an upcoming Netflix documentary, adding to the intrigue of his journey.

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Story summary

Jussie Smollett makes a comeback on Fox's competition show, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, premiering September 25. Joining 17 other celebrities like Kody Brown and Jessie James Decker, Smollett's return follows the overturning of his controversial conviction. Fans can also catch him in an upcoming Netflix documentary, adding to the intrigue of his journey.